# Lineage

The Dependency Lineage in [Inventory](/guides/inventory.md) shows how BI assets are connected.

It answers:

* What does this asset depend on? (upstream)
* What depends on this asset? (downstream)

This gives you a complete view of data flow, from source → model → report → dashboard.

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With Dependency Lineage, Datalogz has introduced the first steps towards operational lineage, which is a feature on the roadmap for later this year.
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### Why Dependency Lineage Matters

Without lineage:

* You can’t see impact before making changes
* Broken reports are hard to trace
* Cleanup is risky

With lineage, you can:

* Understand BI dependencies instantly
* Identify high-impact assets
* Safely modify or delete content
* Detect redundant or unused chains

Lineage is foundational for governance and cleanup.

### Where to Find Lineage

1. Open **Inventory**
2. Select any asset (report, dashboard, semantic model)
3. Navigate to the **Lineage tab**


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